Karie Neeley AndersonPediatricsPreemies may be predisposed to oral health problemsTeens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.August 19, 2025Smile DesignHow AI may revamp restorationsArtificial intelligence (AI) can create music, make immersive games, and even aid in the diagnosis of tooth decay. Soon, AI may help make dental fillings, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio news article.August 6, 2025Dental PracticeDig uncovers tooth-adorned baby carriers4,500-year-old canine teeth served decorative, functional purposes for late Neotlithic women.July 23, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lieSmoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.July 3, 2025Hygiene ToolsSoon dental floss may measure stressResearchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.June 19, 2025PeriodonticsIs skipping meals the key to healthier gums?Intermittent fasting -- an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting -- may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar.May 23, 2025Hygiene ToolsA tool that finds caries before x-rays is in the worksA new tool the size of a toothpick may be capable of detecting tooth decay before it shows up on an x-ray and could be the latest tool in the fight against cavities.April 30, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsPregnancy hormones up tooth decay riskHigher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.April 11, 2025PeriodonticsThis diet may be an ally in fight against gum diseaseThis diet paired with the standard nonsurgical periodontal therapy may reduce the body's inflammatory response to gum disease, according to a press release from King's College in London.March 21, 2025Hygiene Tools'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride aloneA new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.March 12, 2025Previous PagePage 6 of 9Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of touching staff makes plea dealA dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.BrainWhat you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioningEndodontics'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.EndodonticsNew research explains why implant infections defy antibioticsPrivacyDr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027
